Robert Carl Sechan

Robert Carl Sechan, age 85, of Portersville, passed away at 1:54 a.m. Wednesday morning, July 18, 2012, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was born September 10, 1926, in North Braddock, Allegheny County, and was the son of the late Robert Charles and Mary Kerchel Sechan.

Mr. Sechan was a member of the St. Christopher at the Lake Roman Catholic Church in Prospect.

He started in the trucking business at the age of fifteen. He was well known for starting numerous other businesses throughout his life. He was a true entrepreneur.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ida Mae (Notaro) Sechan, whom he married August 31, 1945; his son, Robert J. 'Beau' Sechan of Fort Lauderdale, FL; three grandchildren: Robert J. Sechan, II, Tiffany J. Sechan-Timoney and Shannon D. Sechan-White; four great-grandchildren: Jordan Sechan, Lauren Sechan, Brandon Sechan and Meghan Sechan; one sister, Lucille M. Skrak of Prospect, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charles Joseph Sechan; his grandson, Brian Charles Sechan, and his three brothers-in-law: John Notaro, Charles Notaro and Robert J. Skrak.

Visitation for Robert C. Sechan, who passed away on July 18, 2012, will be held today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the EDWARD L. RAISLEY FUNERAL HOME, 387 Main Street, Prospect, PA 16052.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the St. Christopher at the Lake Roman Catholic Church, 229 North Franklin Street, Prospect, with Father Joseph Feltz officiating.

Entombment will be in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, North Lauderdale, FL.

More info or to leave an online tribute go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.

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